Location: Albany, OR
Title: Project Coordinator
Schedule (FT/PT): Full-time
Travel Required: As Needed
Clearance: Ability to Obtain

North Wind General Contractors, LLC (NWGC) is a small business firm that provides comprehensive construction services for commercial, military, and government customers. NWGC is part of a family of North Wind companies with common ownership under Cook Inlet Region, Inc. (CIRI), an Alaska Native Corporation (ANC). NWGC offers clients a low risk small business backed by a mature, financially strong parent organization and an excellent past performance history.

North Wind recognizes our biggest asset is our employees. Our success is a direct result of the hard work, skills, expertise, and unique perspectives and talents that each of our employees bring to North Wind. We are looking for exceptionally talented, motivated, and dynamic individuals to join the North Wind team – not only to support our mission but be an integral part of our continued success.

POSITION PURPOSE:

The Project Coordinator will provide direct support to the Project Management Team. Provide administrative support for project planning, start-up, record keeping, procurement, logistics, project close-out, document updates, and Requests for Information (RFI) and change orders. Maintain project files, project library and field site binders.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Assist with project procurements, cost and schedule reporting, accruals and invoicing, processing change orders.
• Support the Project Manager (PM) with logging and processing daily reports, project correspondence, submittals, meeting minutes, and other records and reports.
• Assist in the development, planning, analysis, evaluation, and prioritization of project deliverables and requirements.
• Assist in the production of management plans, technical documents, procedures, and presentation graphics, including editing the work of others.
• Organize and maintain project library, files, and field project binders.
• Coordinate employee in/out processing.
• Manage site training database, and file copies of contract-required training certification
• Conduct administrative and document support duties including local office, project start-up and close-out processes.
• Assist Project and Contract Managers in development of project schedules, resource plans, and budgets during the bid and proposal phase.
• Coordinate and schedule meetings, record and distribute meeting notes, maintain database, and compile reports for deliverables.
• Communicate with project personnel to obtain plan updates and perform project plan maintenance.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Education and Experience:

• High school diploma
• 5 years of clerical experience

Skills and Abilities:

• Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions, or approaches to problems.
• Identifying complex problems and reviewing related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions.
• Considering the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the most appropriate one.
• Communicating effectively in writing as appropriate for the needs of the audience.
• Obtaining and seeing to the appropriate use of equipment, facilities, and materials needed to do certain work.

Special Requirements:

• Must pass pre-employment background check
• Must pass pre-employment drug screening
• Ability to obtain a National Energy Technology Laboratory security badge.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Associate degree
• Bachelor's degree
• 5 years of experience in the construction industry, with 2 to 3 years in a project support role.
• Knowledge of Department of Energy and/or U.S. Army Corps of Engineers construction requirements is strongly desired.
• Familiarity with Federal Acquisition Regulations is also desired.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

Exerts up to 10 lbs. of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body, involves sitting most of the time, but may involve walking or standing for brief periods of time.

WORKING ENVIRONMENT:

Work is generally conducted indoors in an office setting.

North Wind offers a competitive pay and benefits package to include health, life, and disability insurance benefits, 401(k) with company match, generous paid leave and tuition reimbursement for eligible employees. As a company, we are committed to employee wellness, professional development, and work-life balance. We value safety, reliability, and commitment to our people! For more information about our benefits or hiring philosophy, visit the North Wind Career Opportunities Page.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The nature of those accommodations will be determined on a case-by-case basis. If you are an individual with a disability and require a reasonable accommodation to complete any part of the application process, or are limited in the ability or unable to access or use this online application process and need an alternative method for applying, you may contact our Helpline +1.208.528.8718 or use the Request for Reasonable Accommodation form to get assistance.

North Wind is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer and welcomes all qualified applicants. Applicants will receive fair and impartial consideration without regard to race, sex, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetic data, religion, or other legally protected status. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.

Proof of citizenship will be required as a condition of employment.

Candidates may be required to obtain and hold a Secret or Higher US Government Clearance.